Bari Cardigan Crewneck

This is a graded PDF crochet pattern for the Bari Cardigan (Crew Neck version).

The Bari Cardigan is an easy, modern crochet cardigan featuring mesh stitch, a crew neck and a classic button-up front. It has a comfy, oversized fit while remaining lightweight and breathable. Instructions for making a cropped version are included. The cardigan is worked flat in panels, then seamed together before you add the ribbed hem, button bands and neckline trim. The sleeves are worked in the round from the top down, with clear row-by-row instructions, stitch counts, decrease breakdowns by size and charts.

Sizes:

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Materials:

• DK weight yarn, approx. 900 (1000) 1100 (1300) 1400 (1600) 1700 (1800) m [985 (1094) 1203 (1421) 1531 (1749) 1859 yrd] or 450 (500) 550 (650) 700 (800) 850 (900) g
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• 6 buttons (2–2.5 cm diameter); 5 if making the cropped version

Gauge:

After blocking: 16 dc x 8 rows of dc = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]

Size guide:

The Bari Cardigan is designed with approx. 20 cm / 8 in of positive ease, so it fits loosely around the body. Choose a size based on your actual bust measurement, or size down for a more fitted look. Intended bust fit: 80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) 120–130 (130–140) cm [31.5–33.5 (33.5–35.5) 35.5–37.5 (37.5–39.5) 39.5–43.5 (43.5–47.5) 47.5–51 (51–55) in].

Finished measurements:

Circumference: 103 (108) 113 (118) 122 (132) 142 (152) cm [40.5 (42.5) 44.5 (46.5) 48 (52) 56 (59.75) in]
Length: 53 (55) 56 (58) 60 (62) 64 (67) cm [20.75 (21.75) 22 (22.75) 23.5 (24.5) 25.25 (26.5) in]

Skill level:

Advanced beginner. The pattern includes detailed explanations and video links for special stitches, plus clear shaping instructions written for each size.

This is a digital PDF crochet pattern, not a finished item.

If you have any questions, feel free to message me at artsymaki@gmail.com or on Instagram @artsymaki. I’m happy to help ♥